Philippians 2:28

Therefore I sent him more urgently, so that having seen him again, ye may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful.

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In The King James Version

I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.

In Context

27For also he was sick, near death, but God was merciful to him, and not only him, but also me, so that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.

29Receive him therefore in Lord with all gladness, and hold such men esteemed.

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Cross References

Genesis 45:27And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said to them. And when he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived.

Genesis 48:11And Israel said to Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face, and, lo, God has let me see thy seed also.

Acts 20:38sorrowing especially for the word that he had spoken, that they were going to see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship.

Philippians 2:26since he was longing for you all, and distressed because ye heard that he was sick.

1 John 1:3what we have seen and heard we also declare to you, so that ye also may have fellowship with us. Even also our fellowship with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

Matthew Henry on Philippians 2:20-30

Praise of Timothy and Epaphroditus. ( a. d. 62.) 19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. 20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. 21 For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. 22 But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. 23 Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me. 24 But… Read the whole commentary →

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